# Components:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups vegetable broth
→ Vegetables
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 10 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
07 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
→ Sauce
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 2 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour or regular all-purpose flour
10 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk or 2% milk
11 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
12 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Topping
16 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
17 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
18 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with a small amount of butter or oil.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the broth is absorbed. Fluff quinoa with a fork and set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, then cook for 6 to 7 minutes until mushrooms soften and release moisture. Add chopped spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted. Remove skillet from heat.
04 - In a separate saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually add milk and heavy cream, whisking until the mixture thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes.
05 - Remove sauce from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
06 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, sautéed vegetables, and Alfredo sauce. Mix thoroughly to distribute evenly.
07 - Transfer mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and additional Parmesan cheese over the top.
08 - Place dish in preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
09 - Remove from oven and allow bake to stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
